The Ohio State University

Participants Accepted Until:  December 2011

Participant Criteria:  Children with and without autsim spectrum disorder

The purpose of this study is to describe how children with and without autism process sensory information and how this affects behavior. 

Participation in the study will involve 2 - 3 study visits at The Ohio State University.  Each visit will take between 1 - 2 hours.  Parents will be asked to complete questionnaires about how their child responds to touch, sound, movement and other sensations, and about their typical behavior. 

During the first visit, children will play sensory games, e.g., retrieving toys from sticky putty, listening to household sounds, and we will observe their reactions to the games. 

During the second visit, we will measure your child's sensory processing using an electroencephalogram (EEG) (check out our You Tube video that shows how the EEG (also know as ERP) is done in our lab:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtRWSiwaj4Y

For the children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, we will also complete an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) with them.  This test allows us to understand your child's specific autism symptoms.

Institution Conductiing Study:  The Ohio State University

HSRB/IRB granting organization:  The Ohio State University, Behavioral and Social Sciences IRB # 2009B0418

Individual Conducting Study:  Dr. Alison Lane

To Participate, Contact:  Dr. Alison Lane, 614-292-0204 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it